GoLang Developer III (Contractor)

Gtatelecom; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gtatelecom is seeking a skilled Golang Developer to build secure, high-performance enterprise applications using Go, Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes.

You will join a global team, tackle authentication, security, and infrastructure projects, contribute ideas, and grow professionally in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Golang development.
• Strong background working in Linux environments.
• Proficient with Docker and Kubernetes container technologies.
• Experience managing PKI certificates and SSH keys on Linux.
• Familiar with Active Directory/LDAP, group/user structures, and LDAP querying/filtering.
• Understanding of access and authentication systems (SSO, MFA).
• Ability to develop new features, debug software defects, and maintain high code quality.
• Strong skills in decomposing business requirements and estimating effort.
• Documentation and participation in solution design sessions.
• Knowledge of code reverse engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop features, primarily in Golang, for enterprise-scale applications.
• Tackle authentication, security, and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with engineers on design and documentation.
• Debug software defects and ensure high code quality.
• Contribute to reverse engineering efforts when needed.

Skills

Golang development

Linux proficiency

Docker & Kubernetes

PKI/SSH management

LDAP/AD querying

SSO/MFA understanding

Debugging & code quality

Requirements analysis & estimation

Documentation & design discussion

Reverse engineering

Tools

GitHub

Job description

Are you passionate about building secure, high-performance systems with cutting-edge technologies? We're seeking a talented Golang Developer, working with a global team that values innovation and hands-on problem solving. You'll be developing essential features for enterprise-scale applications using Go, Docker, and Kubernetes, all within a robust Linux environment.

What’s truly exciting about this role? You’ll work alongside skilled engineers tackling challenging authentication, security, and infrastructure projects, giving you exposure to real-world solutions and open-source stacks. We’re looking for someone who’s self-driven, eager to learn, and ready to contribute ideas, join us for professional growth, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive setting.

Required Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with Golang development
• Strong background working in Linux environments
• Proficient with Docker and Kubernetes container technologies
• Experience managing PKI certificates and SSH keys on Linux
• Familiar with Active Directory/LDAP, group/user structures, and LDAP querying/filtering
• Understanding of access and authentication systems (SSO, MFA)
• Ability to develop new features, debug software defects, and maintain high code quality
• Strong skills in decomposing business requirements and estimating effort
• Documentation and participation in solution design sessions
• Knowledge of code reverse engineering

Desired Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience with Golang
• 2 years’ experience with C programming preferred
• 6 years’ programming in Linux OS
• 2 years’ experience with Python or JavaScript
• Experience with GitHub version control
• Familiar with SQL and NoSQL databases

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 60% Golang development
• 10% Linux system operations and security
• 10% Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• 10% Directory services and authentication (LDAP, SSO, MFA)
• 10% Database integration & tooling

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands-On Development & Debugging
• 10% Design & Documentation
• 10% Team Collaboration
• 10% Feature Assessment & Reverse Engineering